Canal boat holidays are offered from ballinamore on the shannon-erne waterway where there is access to the upper river shannon and the erne loughs. no licence is required to hire one of these boats, and tuition is given at the starting base. sleeping cabins. in most canal boats the dining area seating is converted to a double bed at night.. Then you enter the shannon-erne waterway which meets the erne to the north, the other great irish river. the canal, which is 63 km long, has been magnificently restored and takes you through a dreamlike landscape dotted with picturesque villages like ballyconnel and belturbet.. Boating & canal holidays in ireland aboard your own river boat charter. useful destination information about the shannon, erne, county leitrum, carrick & more.
The canal boat used today has changed little on the surface from the boats built over one hundred years ago. but inside, these boats are cleverly planned to provide comfortable and even luxurious holiday accommodation for up to 9 people, depending on the boat's length.. Rent a boat on the peaceful inland waterways of ireland on the river shannon and lough erne. linssen and haines cruisers for 2 to 12 people from carrick-on-shannon, banagher and bellanaleck.. View out of canal lock from barge. exiting a traditional canal lock while renting a barge on ireland's canals. inside a lock aboard a rented barge. the view to expect from inside a traditional canal lock while renting a barge in ireland. ducks relaxing on the barge for rent. stylish ducks hitch a lift aboard our traditional barge for hire "meave"!!.
